Klein’s Korner – Rich Klein is a veteran hobbyist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Each month, Rich shares his thoughts and insights about the hobby in Klein’s Korner. He has worked as a pricing analyst for Beckett Media. He also is a catalog maintenance expert for COMC. He’s been a freelance writer for various hobby publications through the years. He continues to run his own monthly show in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. As a GTS exclusive, Klein’s Korner brings collectors and industry professionals his unique take on the hobby every month. Rich’s views are obviously his own and do not necessarily reflect those of GTS Distribution. You can follow Rich on Twitter @sabrgeek
Klein’s Korner: Winter Is Coming
Klein’s Korner: Winter Is Coming: The story, perhaps apocryphal goes, John D. Rockefeller sold his stocks just before the 1929 crash which precipitated the Great Depression. Someone asked him how he knew and his answer was, when the shoe shine boy gives me stock tips, then too many people are experts know and it’s time […]
Klein’s Korner: Rich’s Day at the Topps Million Card Rip Party
Klein’s Korner: Rich’s Day at the Topps Million Card Rip Party – There is no other way to open but to say, the Topps Million Card Rip Party was a success. Although there were a few minor issues with the event, the breakers got their cards, opened the packs and the cards will be on […]
Klein’s Korner: Remembering A Legend Gone Too Early
Klein’s Korner: Remembering A Legend Gone Too Early – With the recent tragic news about Kobe Bryant, his eldest daughter and the nine other people on the ill-fated helicopter last Sunday, a new lead to the July column *which will run in full after the lead* is in order. Recently, there was a post on […]
Klein’s Korner: Changes in The Hobby over the Past Decade
Klein’s Korner: Changes in The Hobby over the Past Decade – Just a note, as I’m writing this specific column, my wife called to inform me her adventure in New York is ending and she’ll be coming home. Dena and I appreciate all the prayers, support and love we’ve received during this period. Frankly the […]
Klein’s Korner: Preparing for an Epic Baseball Card Break
Klein’s Korner: Preparing for an Epic Baseball Card Break – The other day I was alerted to a special upcoming break of 2020 Topps series 1 cards. You see, the break is scheduled for February 4th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. And no, this will not be an ordinary break because the goal is […]
Klein’s Korner: An Truly Wonderful Holiday Present
Klein’s Korner: An Truly Wonderful Holiday Present – First of all; thank you to everyone who has supported us and continue to support us in what is now Dena’s recovery from receiving her new kidney. All signs appear to be positive and we look forward to her return to the DFW area in the near […]
Klein’s Korner: How Can We Make It Easier to Return to the Hobby?
Klein’s Korner: How Can We Make It Easier to Return to the Hobby? – Recently, I did a Facebook live with a nice lawyer named Bernard Nomberg. We had a very pleasant chat for nearly 45 minutes and he is, like many of us, returning to the hobby after a period of approximately 20 years. […]
Klein’s Korner: Finding New Reasons to Give Thanks
Klein’s Korner: Finding New Reasons to Give Thanks – Forgive me, but this is very personal and emotional but I want to use this column to pen a few words. Earlier this morning I drove my wife and mother-in-law to the airport so, if all goes well, Dena will receive her long-awaited kidney transplant early […]